Abhyanga is the anointing of the body with oil. Often infused with herbs and usually warm, the oil is massaged into the entire body before bathing. It can be beneficial for maintaining health and is used therapeutically for certain disorders. Abhyanga can be incorporated into a routine appropriate for almost everyone.
The Sanskrit word sneha means both “oil” and “love,” and the effects of abhyanga are similar to being saturated with love. Both experiences can give a deep feeling of stability, warmth and comfort. Sneha—oil and love—is sukshma, or “subtle.” This allows it to pass through minute channels in the body and penetrate deep layers of tissue.
Benefits of applying oil to the body (abhyanga):
- Imparts softness, strength and color to the body
- Decreases the effects of aging
- Bestows good vision
- Nourishes the body
- Increases longevity
- Benefits sleep patterns
- Benefits skin
- Strengthens the body’s tolerance
- Imparts a firmness to the limbs
- Imparts tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
- Stimulates the internal organs of the body, increasing circulation
- Pacifies vata and pitta
Herbal oils specific to your constitution or current condition are especially good choices for full body massage.
Benefits of applying oil to the scalp (murdha taila):
- Makes hair grow luxurious, thick, soft and glossy
- Soothes and invigorates the sense organs
- Helps reduce facial wrinkles
Benefits of applying oil on ears(karna puran):
* Benefits disorder in and of the ear that are due to increase vatta
* Benefits stiff neck
* Benefits stiffness in the jaw
Benefits of applying oil on the feet.(padaghata)
* Alleviates coarsenses, stiffness, roughness, fatigue and numbness on the feet
* Feet become strong and firm
* Enhances vision.
* Pacifies vata
* Benefits local tissues, veins ligaments
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